TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Joint Nuts | ||
| Upper (Dakota) | 105 (142) | |
| Upper (2WD Pickup, Ramcharger & RWD Van) | 135 (183) | |
| Lower (Dakota) | 135 (183) | |
| 2WD Pickup, Ramcharger & RWD Van (11/16") | 135 (183) | |
| 2WD Pickup, Ramcharger & RWD Van (3/4") | 175 (237) | |
| Brake Caliper Anti-Rattle Spring Retainer Clips | ||
| 2WD Pickup, Ramcharger & RWD Van | 18 (25) | |
| Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Nut | ||
| Dakota (Front) | 130 (176) | |
| Dakota (Rear) | 80 (108) | |
| Lower Control Arm-To-Crossmember Bolt | ||
| 2WD Pickup & Ramcharger | 210 (285) | |
| RWD Van | 175 (237) | |
| Lower Control Arm Strut | ||
| 2WD Pickup & Ramcharger (Mounting Bolt) | 95 (129) | |
| 2WD Pickup & Ramcharger (Mounting Nut) | 50 (68) | |
| RWD Van (Mounting Bolt) | 100 (136) | |
| RWD Van (Mounting Nut) | 52 (70) | |
| Lower Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt | 17 (23) | |
| Sway Bar Bolts/Nuts | ||
| Frame End (Dakota) | 40 (54) | |
| Frame End (2WD Pickup, Ramcharger & RWD Van) | 23 (31) | |
| Link End (Dakota) | 17 (23) | |
| Link End (2WD Pickup, Ramcharger & RWD Van) | (1) | |
| Tie Rod End Nut | ||
| Dakota, 2WD Pickup & Ramcharger | 40 (54) | |
| RWD Van (9/16"-18) | 55 (75) | |
| RWD Van (9/16"-20) | 75 (102) | |
| Upper Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nut | 125 (169) | |
| Upper Control Arm Eccentric Cam Bolt | ||
| 2WD Pickup & Ramcharger | 70 (95) | |
| Upper Control Arm Pivot Bar Bolt | ||
| Dakota | 155 (210) | |
| RWD Van | 195 (264) | |
| Upper Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt | 25 (34) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | ||
| Dakota | 85 (115) | |
| 2WD Pickup & Ramcharger - Coned - 1/2"-20 | 105 (142) | |
| 2WD Pickup & Ramcharger - Coned - 5/8"-18 | 200 (271) | |
| 2WD Pickup & Ramcharger - Flanged - 5/8"-18 | 325 (440) | |
| RWD Van - Except 350 H/D Axle | 85-110 (115-149) | |
| 350 H/D Axle (Coned) | 175-225 (217-305) | |
| 350 H/D Axle (Flanged) | 300-350 (407-475) | |
| (1) Tighten to 100 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). | ||
| (1) | Tighten to 100 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
Note. See ALIGNMENT SPECS/PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.